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The Worst Episodes of The Family

Every episode of The Family ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Family!

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An enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Family Season 1 Episode 5 - Wolf King
    6.4/10(167 votes)

    #1 - Wolf King

    S1:E5

    Rooted in local men's groups, the Family's commingling of theology, ideology and worldly power extends its reach all the way to the U.S. presidency.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Family Season 1 Episode 1 - Submersion
    6.7/10(271 votes)

    #2 - Submersion

    S1:E1

    Journalist Jeff Sharlet details his days living at Ivanwald, a men's residence where he discovers the Family's allegiance to Jesus -- and to power.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Family Season 1 Episode 3 - New World Order
    6.8/10(185 votes)

    #3 - New World Order

    S1:E3

    Doug Coe, the Family's leader, obscures the group's role in the National Prayer Breakfast, which has become a hub for backroom global influence-peddling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Family Season 1 Episode 4 - Dictators, Murderers & Thieves
    6.8/10(187 votes)

    #4 - Dictators, Murderers & Thieves

    S1:E4

    Some American politicians use their clout to spread the Family's views to foreign leaders, including some of history's most notorious rulers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Family Season 1 Episode 2 - Chosen
    6.9/10(222 votes)

    #5 - Chosen

    S1:E2

    Supporters and skeptics discuss C Street -- a secrecy-shrouded residence for Washington politicians -- and its sway in high-profile sex scandals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Wolf King" is the worst rated episode of "The Family". It scored 6.4/10 based on 167 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/9/2019. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Submersion".